ITHACA, NY — Faculty and student musicians from the Ithaca College School of Music and guest artists from Cornell University will team up for a concert at Ithaca College on Thursday, Dec. 11. Free and open to the public, the 8:15 p.m. concert will be held in Ford Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for Music.

Featuring the Ithaca College Chamber Orchestra under the direction of...

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ITHACA, NY — Faculty and student musicians from the Ithaca College School of Music and guest artists from Cornell University will team up for a concert at Ithaca College on Thursday, Dec. 11. Free and open to the public, the 8:15 p.m. concert will be held in Ford Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for Music.

Featuring the Ithaca College Chamber Orchestra under the direction of...

The School of Music invites the campus and local communities to the opening reception of the new Karel Husa exhibit in the Whalen Center for Music on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m., which will include a lecture led by junior Voice Performance and Music Education major Patrick Starke, followed by refreshments and an open gallery.

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The School of Music invites the campus and local communities to the opening reception of the new Karel Husa exhibit in the Whalen Center for Music on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m., which will include a lecture led by junior Voice Performance and Music Education major Patrick Starke, followed by refreshments and an open gallery.

Announced this past Friday, the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble placed third inThe American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance college/university edition, one of a series of new, non-profit, national competitions designed to recognize and reward the very best in the performing arts.

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Announced this past Friday, the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble placed third inThe American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance college/university edition, one of a series of new, non-profit, national competitions designed to recognize and reward the very best in the performing arts.

]]>Jenny StockdaleWed, 08 Oct 2014 13:57:00 GMTGrand renovations in the School of Music&#8217;s Ford Hall creates optimal soundscape for students and concertgoershttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20141008095753546http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20141008095753546

Ford Hall—The School of Music’s largest performance venue—received an extensive renovation this past summer, with vast improvements to the acoustics, interior design, and functionality.

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ITHACA, NY — The Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, conducted by Stephen Peterson, will continue the annual Friends of Ithaca College September tradition of the Founder’s Day Concert in the Park with a free, open-air performance on Sunday, Sept. 14. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. in DeWitt Park in downtown Ithaca, with a rain location at Ford Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for...

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ITHACA, NY — The Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, conducted by Stephen Peterson, will continue the annual Friends of Ithaca College September tradition of the Founder’s Day Concert in the Park with a free, open-air performance on Sunday, Sept. 14. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. in DeWitt Park in downtown Ithaca, with a rain location at Ford Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for...

]]>Megan ChristopherTue, 17 Jun 2014 13:04:00 GMTSchool of Music Jazz faculty collaborate with Ithaca High School music students at a packed Carriage House performancehttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20140617090400805http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20140617090400805

High on the hill in Collegetown last Thursday, June 12, in front of a standing-room-only crowd, members of the Ithaca College School of Music Jazz faculty—including Michael Titlebaum (saxophone), Greg Evans (drum set), and Nicholas Walker (double bass)—played side-by-side with the Ithaca High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Michael Treat, an IC School of Music alum.

A unique opportunity for both groups, the concert featured compositions by Ithaca College Jazz Studies Director Michael Titlebaum, Ithaca College Professor Emeritus Steve Brown, and Ithaca High School students Soren Jung and Kieran Loehr, as well as works by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Machito, Rogers & Heart, Bob Shaut, and Pat Metheny.

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High on the hill in Collegetown last Thursday, June 12, in front of a standing-room-only crowd, members of the Ithaca College School of Music Jazz faculty—including Michael Titlebaum (saxophone), Greg Evans (drum set), and Nicholas Walker (double bass)—played side-by-side with the Ithaca High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Michael Treat, an IC School of Music alum.

A unique opportunity for both groups, the concert featured compositions by Ithaca College Jazz Studies Director Michael Titlebaum, Ithaca College Professor Emeritus Steve Brown, and Ithaca High School students Soren Jung and Kieran Loehr, as well as works by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Machito, Rogers & Heart, Bob Shaut, and Pat Metheny.

]]>Jenny StockdaleFri, 25 Apr 2014 14:56:00 GMTAcclaimed conductor Carl St. Clair of Orange County's Pacific Symphony to guest conduct and hold master classes at the School of Music next weekhttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20140425105606345http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20140425105606345

The 2014 Sixth Ithaca International Conducting Master Class, run jointly by conductors Jeffery Meyer (Ithaca College) and Chris Younghoon Kim (Cornell University) will feature Carl St. Clair, Music Director of the Pacific Symphony in Orange County, California. The masterclass is comprised of five days of classes, rehearsals and discussions culminating in a final concert conducted by the eight masterclass participants.

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The 2014 Sixth Ithaca International Conducting Master Class, run jointly by conductors Jeffery Meyer (Ithaca College) and Chris Younghoon Kim (Cornell University) will feature Carl St. Clair, Music Director of the Pacific Symphony in Orange County, California. The masterclass is comprised of five days of classes, rehearsals and discussions culminating in a final concert conducted by the eight masterclass participants.

ITHACA, NY — Renowned wind band conductor Frank Battisti will return to his hometown and alma mater to take part in two public performances, work with current students and help celebrate an exhibit in his honor in the Ithaca College School of Music.

ITHACA, NY — Renowned wind band conductor Frank Battisti will return to his hometown and alma mater to take part in two public performances, work with current students and help celebrate an exhibit in his honor in the Ithaca College School of Music.

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Tango de Cámara (Steve Mauk, Pablo Cohen, & Nicholas Walker) will be performing at the Kiplinger Theatre, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts (430 College Avenue, Ithaca) at Cornell University next Tuesday, July 23. This free concert of trios, duos, and solo selections will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include the music of Piazzolla, Dana Wilson, Bill Whelan (Riverdance), Nicholas Walker, Tchaikovsky, and several South American composers.

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Tango de Cámara (Steve Mauk, Pablo Cohen, & Nicholas Walker) will be performing at the Kiplinger Theatre, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts (430 College Avenue, Ithaca) at Cornell University next Tuesday, July 23. This free concert of trios, duos, and solo selections will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include the music of Piazzolla, Dana Wilson, Bill Whelan (Riverdance), Nicholas Walker, Tchaikovsky, and several South American composers.

Hailing from Hallstead, PA, Marcia Rose — an incoming School of Music freshman double majoring in music education and piano performance — is one of 4,500 students across the U.S. to receive a 2013 National Merit Scholarship.

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Hailing from Hallstead, PA, Marcia Rose — an incoming School of Music freshman double majoring in music education and piano performance — is one of 4,500 students across the U.S. to receive a 2013 National Merit Scholarship.

ITHACA, NY—By taking first place in the Collegiate Orchestras category, the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeffery Meyer, is one of 19 American orchestras to be honored with a 2012–2013 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Award for...

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ITHACA, NY—By taking first place in the Collegiate Orchestras category, the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeffery Meyer, is one of 19 American orchestras to be honored with a 2012–2013 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Award for...

Each year the Ithaca College School of Music hosts several dynamic competitions for current students and the general public. Some of our most popular competitions highlighted below are kicking off this summer. All are encouraged to apply -- updated information is available on the following competition sites.

35th Annual Choral Composition Contest The 35th...

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Each year the Ithaca College School of Music hosts several dynamic competitions for current students and the general public. Some of our most popular competitions highlighted below are kicking off this summer. All are encouraged to apply -- updated information is available on the following competition sites.

Ithaca College’s James J. Whalen Center for Music will be the venue for the 19th annual New Directions Cello Festival, a three-day series of workshops and performances running from Friday to Sunday, June 7 to 9. In addition to instructional workshops and jam sessions, the festival will offer three public concerts:

• Friday Night Concert, June 7, 7:30–10:30 p.m.,...

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Ithaca College’s James J. Whalen Center for Music will be the venue for the 19th annual New Directions Cello Festival, a three-day series of workshops and performances running from Friday to Sunday, June 7 to 9. In addition to instructional workshops and jam sessions, the festival will offer three public concerts:

• Friday Night Concert, June 7, 7:30–10:30 p.m.,...

]]>Keith DavisThu, 25 Apr 2013 23:16:00 GMTSchool of Music senior Michael Reinemann to be published in Journal of Band Researchhttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20130425191615202http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20130425191615202

An article written by Music Education and Performance major Michael Reinemann (’13) was accepted for publication earlier this month in the Journal of Band Research, a premier collection of academic articles on musical analysis, band history, and rehearsal methodology.

Titled “Agents of Form in the Third Movement of Ned Rorem's Sinfonia for 15 Wind Instruments,” Reinemann’s article investigates formal construction in a lesser-known 20th Century work for wind ensemble by Ned Rorem called “Sinfonia for 15 Winds and Percussion.” It will be published in the spring of 2014.

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An article written by Music Education and Performance major Michael Reinemann (’13) was accepted for publication earlier this month in the Journal of Band Research, a premier collection of academic articles on musical analysis, band history, and rehearsal methodology.

Titled “Agents of Form in the Third Movement of Ned Rorem's Sinfonia for 15 Wind Instruments,” Reinemann’s article investigates formal construction in a lesser-known 20th Century work for wind ensemble by Ned Rorem called “Sinfonia for 15 Winds and Percussion.” It will be published in the spring of 2014.

Lawrence Doebler, professor of performance studies and director of choral activities at the School of Music, will be retiring at the end of the semester after 35 years with Ithaca College.

To celebrate Mr. Doebler's time here, the School of Music will hold a reception in his honor on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the in TC Lounge on the 14th floor of the East Tower (formerly the Tower Club).

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Lawrence Doebler, professor of performance studies and director of choral activities at the School of Music, will be retiring at the end of the semester after 35 years with Ithaca College.

To celebrate Mr. Doebler's time here, the School of Music will hold a reception in his honor on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the in TC Lounge on the 14th floor of the East Tower (formerly the Tower Club).

]]>Jenny StockdaleWed, 17 Apr 2013 01:53:00 GMTIthaca College Choir and Symphony Orchestra to perform at Lincoln Center in New York City this weekhttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20130416215340347http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20130416215340347

The Ithaca College Choir and Symphony Orchestra will perform an adventurous program in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Friday, April 19.

Beginning at 8 p.m., the School of Music’s Choir (ICC) and Symphony Orchestra (ICSO)—conducted by Lawrence Doebler and Jeffery Meyer respectively—will perform “20th Century Anniversaries: Poulenc, Britten and Lutoslawski.” The program features a solo by guest alumna soprano Jessica Julin ’02, and will also include works by William Byrd and György Ligeti.

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The Ithaca College Choir and Symphony Orchestra will perform an adventurous program in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Friday, April 19.

Beginning at 8 p.m., the School of Music’s Choir (ICC) and Symphony Orchestra (ICSO)—conducted by Lawrence Doebler and Jeffery Meyer respectively—will perform “20th Century Anniversaries: Poulenc, Britten and Lutoslawski.” The program features a solo by guest alumna soprano Jessica Julin ’02, and will also include works by William Byrd and György Ligeti.

]]>Jenny StockdaleSun, 24 Mar 2013 02:28:00 GMTLocal recording featuring School of Music alumni nominated for &#8220;Best Song&#8221; at the Independent Music Awardshttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20130323222830990http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20130323222830990

Five School of Music alumni—Brian Dozoretz (’94), Rosie Newton (’10), Jennifer Middaugh (’94), Matthew Saccuccimorano (’89) and Dana Billings—played on a recording recently nominated for “Best Song” in the Alt. Country category at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs).

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Five School of Music alumni—Brian Dozoretz (’94), Rosie Newton (’10), Jennifer Middaugh (’94), Matthew Saccuccimorano (’89) and Dana Billings—played on a recording recently nominated for “Best Song” in the Alt. Country category at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs).

ITHACA, NY — The Midwest Clinic, the world’s largest instrumental music education conference, gave unprecedented recognition to Ithaca College alumnus Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel at its December conference by bestowing him with a glass sculpture to express special appreciation for his more than 60 years of achievement and leadership in the music profession.

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ITHACA, NY — The Midwest Clinic, the world’s largest instrumental music education conference, gave unprecedented recognition to Ithaca College alumnus Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel at its December conference by bestowing him with a glass sculpture to express special appreciation for his more than 60 years of achievement and leadership in the music profession.

On Wednesday, Feb. 27, the School of Music Convocation will explore the theme "New Ways of Looking at Music," with guest artists WeBe3 leading the discussion.

Beginning at 10 a.m. in Ford Hall, the vocalists of WeBe3-- widely known as Bobby McFerrin's "voicestra"-- will lead an interactive session utilizing vocal and rhythmic improvisation to explore how music impacts the mind and body.

As part of Ithaca College Concerts, WeBe3 will be giving a vocal improvisational performance in front of a ticketed audience this same evening at 8:15 p.m., also in Ford Hall. More at ithaca.edu/webe3 | Tickets available at ithacaevents.com

A full schedule of Wednesday's public and student workshops is available here.

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On Wednesday, Feb. 27, the School of Music Convocation will explore the theme "New Ways of Looking at Music," with guest artists WeBe3 leading the discussion.

Beginning at 10 a.m. in Ford Hall, the vocalists of WeBe3-- widely known as Bobby McFerrin's "voicestra"-- will lead an interactive session utilizing vocal and rhythmic improvisation to explore how music impacts the mind and body.

As part of Ithaca College Concerts, WeBe3 will be giving a vocal improvisational performance in front of a ticketed audience this same evening at 8:15 p.m., also in Ford Hall. More at ithaca.edu/webe3 | Tickets available at ithacaevents.com

A full schedule of Wednesday's public and student workshops is available here.

Performances will begin this week at the Dillingham Center at Ithaca College of two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini, “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi”. Immediately following the Sunday, February 24th, 2 p.m matinee will be a talk-back led by conductor and music director Brian DeMaris. The event will begin at approximately 4:00pm and will be held in Dillingham’s upper lobby area.

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Performances will begin this week at the Dillingham Center at Ithaca College of two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini, “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi”. Immediately following the Sunday, February 24th, 2 p.m matinee will be a talk-back led by conductor and music director Brian DeMaris. The event will begin at approximately 4:00pm and will be held in Dillingham’s upper lobby area.

The School of Music has announced its 2013 Summer course offerings in Theory, History and Composition. To help you plan your summer course load accordingly, the full course listing can be viewed on the School of Music Website here.

Eight classes with a variety of themes and subject matters will be held across several summer sessions from May through August. One class - Prevention of Music Related Injuries -- is offered as an online course.

You can register for any of these courses through your Homer Connect account beginning February 15, 2013.

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The School of Music has announced its 2013 Summer course offerings in Theory, History and Composition. To help you plan your summer course load accordingly, the full course listing can be viewed on the School of Music Website here.

Eight classes with a variety of themes and subject matters will be held across several summer sessions from May through August. One class - Prevention of Music Related Injuries -- is offered as an online course.

You can register for any of these courses through your Homer Connect account beginning February 15, 2013.

In December, Associate Professor of Music, Nicholas Walker, spent a week at the Hochschule für Musik Theater und Medien in Hannover, Germany working with the students of Professor Ekkehard Beringer.

Professor Walker taught individual lessons and gave four technique classes, as well as two lectures at the college: Strategies for Understanding and Managing Adrenaline Performance Anxiety, and Critical Thinking in Early Music and Beyond.

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In December, Associate Professor of Music, Nicholas Walker, spent a week at the Hochschule für Musik Theater und Medien in Hannover, Germany working with the students of Professor Ekkehard Beringer.

Professor Walker taught individual lessons and gave four technique classes, as well as two lectures at the college: Strategies for Understanding and Managing Adrenaline Performance Anxiety, and Critical Thinking in Early Music and Beyond.

Jason Staniulis (‘13) and Colleen Harwood (‘13)—two School of Music Sound Recording Technology (SRT) graduates who have just completed their degrees this month—are starting the New Year as new-hires at two of New York City’s most desirable recording studios.

Staniulis is serving as General Assistant at Germano Studios, credited with recording the who’s who of the industry over the years, including John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Neil Young and B.B. King, among many others. Studio CEO Troy Germano formerly ran The Hit Factory, another household studio name in the city.

Harwood will begin her position at the newly opened Jungle City Studios, a multi-million dollar facility orchestrated by Alicia Keys' longtime recording engineer Ann Mincieli. The studio generated highly positive reviews in the pages of New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Mix Magazine.

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Jason Staniulis (‘13) and Colleen Harwood (‘13)—two School of Music Sound Recording Technology (SRT) graduates who have just completed their degrees this month—are starting the New Year as new-hires at two of New York City’s most desirable recording studios.

Staniulis is serving as General Assistant at Germano Studios, credited with recording the who’s who of the industry over the years, including John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Neil Young and B.B. King, among many others. Studio CEO Troy Germano formerly ran The Hit Factory, another household studio name in the city.

Harwood will begin her position at the newly opened Jungle City Studios, a multi-million dollar facility orchestrated by Alicia Keys' longtime recording engineer Ann Mincieli. The studio generated highly positive reviews in the pages of New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Mix Magazine.

]]>Jenny StockdaleFri, 07 Dec 2012 20:42:00 GMTSchool of Music Faculty Present and Perform at the 2012 New York State School Music Association Annual Conferencehttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/2012120716422323http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/2012120716422323

Thank you to the School of Music faculty, staff and students for their participation in the 2012 New York State School Music Association Annual Conference. Held last weekend in Rochester, NY, the Ithaca College School of Music was applauded for displays, presentations, performances and parties. Attendees enjoyed performances from the Jazz Ensemble and Choir, with many faculty members traveling to present at the conference. The alumni gathering Friday evening attracted more than 100 music educators and their guests.

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Thank you to the School of Music faculty, staff and students for their participation in the 2012 New York State School Music Association Annual Conference. Held last weekend in Rochester, NY, the Ithaca College School of Music was applauded for displays, presentations, performances and parties. Attendees enjoyed performances from the Jazz Ensemble and Choir, with many faculty members traveling to present at the conference. The alumni gathering Friday evening attracted more than 100 music educators and their guests.

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Are you ready to make a difference? Do you have creative ideas that will impact the future of music and the arts? Learn to be an Arts Entrepreneur. The School of Music is offering new classes in the Spring Semester.

MUMC 401/501 - Block 3 Never has it been more critical for students in the arts to image new cultural landscapes, to develop fresh ideas and to...

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Are you ready to make a difference? Do you have creative ideas that will impact the future of music and the arts? Learn to be an Arts Entrepreneur. The School of Music is offering new classes in the Spring Semester.

MUMC 401/501 - Block 3 Never has it been more critical for students in the arts to image new cultural landscapes, to develop fresh ideas and to...

Ithaca College students and alumni network during this annual series of events held during winter and spring break. Network Nights are informal gatherings that provide a wonderful opportunity for students to discuss career issues and the current job market with IC alumni currently working in a variety of fields. This series of networking events is open to Ithaca students studying in any...

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Ithaca College students and alumni network during this annual series of events held during winter and spring break. Network Nights are informal gatherings that provide a wonderful opportunity for students to discuss career issues and the current job market with IC alumni currently working in a variety of fields. This series of networking events is open to Ithaca students studying in any...

Clarinetist Jean Kopperud will be giving a unique class called "On the Edge: Learning to Give Peak Performances", November 7 at 6PM in Ford Hall Auditorium The class teaches performers of all stripes—including actors, musicians and singers, and public speakers such as lawyers and business professionals—methods to ease stage anxiety. The class incorporates the best methods she has gleaned from numerous acting and dance classes, as well personal tips from a life spent before an audience. Any students who might be interested in playing for Ms. Kopperud in the class should contact Richard Faria at rfaria@ithaca.edu.

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Clarinetist Jean Kopperud will be giving a unique class called "On the Edge: Learning to Give Peak Performances", November 7 at 6PM in Ford Hall Auditorium The class teaches performers of all stripes—including actors, musicians and singers, and public speakers such as lawyers and business professionals—methods to ease stage anxiety. The class incorporates the best methods she has gleaned from numerous acting and dance classes, as well personal tips from a life spent before an audience. Any students who might be interested in playing for Ms. Kopperud in the class should contact Richard Faria at rfaria@ithaca.edu.

Congratulations to Mengchun Yang, Bizhou Jin and Michael Clark for their placements in the 13th annual Empire State Competition sponsored by the New York State Music Teachers Association on October 5, 2012.

Winner of the Empire Collegiate Piano Competition, Bizhou Jin, is from the studio of Dr. Nathan Hess. Michael Clark, from the studio of Dr. Jennifer Hayghe, was awarded Honorable Mention in the same category.

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Congratulations to Mengchun Yang, Bizhou Jin and Michael Clark for their placements in the 13th annual Empire State Competition sponsored by the New York State Music Teachers Association on October 5, 2012.

Winner of the Empire Collegiate Piano Competition, Bizhou Jin, is from the studio of Dr. Nathan Hess. Michael Clark, from the studio of Dr. Jennifer Hayghe, was awarded Honorable Mention in the same category.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2012-13 three-concert series in Ford Hall on October 5 at 7:30 PM with its music director, Arild Remmereit, and Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes.

The program celebrates the RPO's 90th season with music from its first—Howard Hanson's "Nordic" Symphony No. 1 (premiered by the RPO in 1923). In addition, Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes plays a concerto by Korngold, known for Golden-age film scores such as The Adventures of Robin Hood.

Tickets are $20—but free for all Ithaca College students through the Student Rush Ticket Program.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2012-13 three-concert series in Ford Hall on October 5 at 7:30 PM with its music director, Arild Remmereit, and Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes.

The program celebrates the RPO's 90th season with music from its first—Howard Hanson's "Nordic" Symphony No. 1 (premiered by the RPO in 1923). In addition, Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes plays a concerto by Korngold, known for Golden-age film scores such as The Adventures of Robin Hood.

Tickets are $20—but free for all Ithaca College students through the Student Rush Ticket Program.

]]>Molly O'Shea PolkWed, 26 Sep 2012 05:23:00 GMTMan Who Wrote the Music for Columbo and Liza Minnelli will Visit Ithaca Collegehttp://www.ithaca.edu/news/releases/man-who-wrote-the-music-for-columbo-and-liza-minnelli-to-visit-campus-32844/http://www.ithaca.edu/news/releases/man-who-wrote-the-music-for-columbo-and-liza-minnelli-to-visit-campus-32844/

ITHACA, NY — Dick DeBenedictis — the 1958 Ithaca College graduate who created episode scores for “Columbo,” “Hawaii Five-O” and many other popular TV shows — will return to his alma mater on Thursday, Oct. 11, to take part in a free multimedia event, “What’s the Score?” Beginning at 8 p.m. in the Hockett Family Recital Hall in the...

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ITHACA, NY — Dick DeBenedictis — the 1958 Ithaca College graduate who created episode scores for “Columbo,” “Hawaii Five-O” and many other popular TV shows — will return to his alma mater on Thursday, Oct. 11, to take part in a free multimedia event, “What’s the Score?” Beginning at 8 p.m. in the Hockett Family Recital Hall in the...

Get ready to clap and sing along with the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble! This free one-hour concert will be an enjoyable way for all kids to learn about this great American music. The performance will be at 10AM on October 6th, 2012 at Ford Hall in the Whalen Center for Music at Ithaca College.

Inspired by the children's jazz concerts done by Wynton Marsalis and Leonard Bernstein, the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will play, sing, demonstrate instruments — basically, do anything and everything to help answer the question "What is jazz?"

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Get ready to clap and sing along with the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble! This free one-hour concert will be an enjoyable way for all kids to learn about this great American music. The performance will be at 10AM on October 6th, 2012 at Ford Hall in the Whalen Center for Music at Ithaca College.

Inspired by the children's jazz concerts done by Wynton Marsalis and Leonard Bernstein, the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will play, sing, demonstrate instruments — basically, do anything and everything to help answer the question "What is jazz?"

]]>Molly O'Shea PolkThu, 13 Sep 2012 20:57:00 GMTSummer Music Academy Celebrates Successful Second Year with Concert on the Commonshttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120913161604259http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120913161604259

The Ithaca College Summer Music Academy recently celebrated the successful conclusion of its second year. Students hailed from over 20 states and four countries, including Japan, China, Thailand, and Canada. Enrolling 320 participants this year, a 60% increase over 2011, the SMA employed over 100 counselors, faculty, and staff, including 30 current IC faculty members, 34 School of Music alumni, and 21 current IC students.

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The Ithaca College Summer Music Academy recently celebrated the successful conclusion of its second year. Students hailed from over 20 states and four countries, including Japan, China, Thailand, and Canada. Enrolling 320 participants this year, a 60% increase over 2011, the SMA employed over 100 counselors, faculty, and staff, including 30 current IC faculty members, 34 School of Music alumni, and 21 current IC students.

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Submitted on the behalf of Christy Agnese, Senior Assistant to the Dean, School of Music

The project MOJATUBA: TUBA AND DANCE FUSION wants to showcase a unique ensemble, which features on the performance stage the artistic collaboration between solo tuba and dancers. The term MOJATUBA, a mixture between the acronym MOJA—which stands for Modern Dance, Original Works, Jazz Styles, and African Influence—and its distinctive association with the tuba, represents a sample of the stylistic creativity that this ensemble can execute. The diverse ethnic theme of the program, especially its African influenced music and dance, contributes to the creation of a soulful energy that connects performers and audience, rendering each performance a profound spiritual experience.

The project MOJATUBA: TUBA AND DANCE FUSION wants to showcase a unique ensemble, which features on the performance stage the artistic collaboration between solo tuba and dancers. The term MOJATUBA, a mixture between the acronym MOJA—which stands for Modern Dance, Original Works, Jazz Styles, and African Influence—and its distinctive association with the tuba, represents a sample of the stylistic creativity that this ensemble can execute. The diverse ethnic theme of the program, especially its African influenced music and dance, contributes to the creation of a soulful energy that connects performers and audience, rendering each performance a profound spiritual experience.

On Tuesday September 11, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in Textor 102, the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute will co-present a live music performance and 'Stroke of Genius' film documentary.

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On Tuesday September 11, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in Textor 102, the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute will co-present a live music performance and 'Stroke of Genius' film documentary.

Director of Ithaca College Orchestras, Jeffery Meyer, conducted the Thailand International Composition Festival closing concert on July 14, 2012 in Thailand. This is his third international performance this summer, previously conducting in Russia and China.

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Director of Ithaca College Orchestras, Jeffery Meyer, conducted the Thailand International Composition Festival closing concert on July 14, 2012 in Thailand. This is his third international performance this summer, previously conducting in Russia and China.

Jazz Studies director Mike Titlebaum recently completed the recording of eight of his arrangements and original compositions for large jazz ensemble.

Part of the goal of the project was to collaborate between Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music. To that end, the group was comprised of a combination of faculty, students and alumni of Ithaca and Eastman. Ithaca faculty included Titlebaum on saxophone, bass professor Nicholas Walker, and drum set instructor Greg Evans. Ithaca alumni included clarinetist Emily Pecoraro (B. MUED '12) and saxophonist Jason Juliano (B. MUED '12). Several Eastman faculty members, students and alumni were also in the ensemble.

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Jazz Studies director Mike Titlebaum recently completed the recording of eight of his arrangements and original compositions for large jazz ensemble.

Part of the goal of the project was to collaborate between Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music. To that end, the group was comprised of a combination of faculty, students and alumni of Ithaca and Eastman. Ithaca faculty included Titlebaum on saxophone, bass professor Nicholas Walker, and drum set instructor Greg Evans. Ithaca alumni included clarinetist Emily Pecoraro (B. MUED '12) and saxophonist Jason Juliano (B. MUED '12). Several Eastman faculty members, students and alumni were also in the ensemble.

Professors Birr, piano, and Hougham, voice, traveled to Germany to perform at Rathaus Schöneberg in Berlin on May 25. The program of German and Spanish Art Songs, and American Musical Theater and Spirituals, was very well received by an enthusiastic audience.

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Professors Birr, piano, and Hougham, voice, traveled to Germany to perform at Rathaus Schöneberg in Berlin on May 25. The program of German and Spanish Art Songs, and American Musical Theater and Spirituals, was very well received by an enthusiastic audience.

Larry Doebler has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2012-13 academic year. Larry came to Ithaca College in 1978 and has served the college for 35 years as Director of Choral Activities. He has raised the stature of the College's choral program into a nationally recognized department through his steady and endlessly musical leadership.

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Submitted on behalf of Dean Gregory Woodward

Larry Doebler has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2012-13 academic year. Larry came to Ithaca College in 1978 and has served the college for 35 years as Director of Choral Activities. He has raised the stature of the College's choral program into a nationally recognized department through his steady and endlessly musical leadership.

]]>Molly O'Shea PolkFri, 22 Jun 2012 13:56:00 GMTCzech Girls Choir to Perform at Ithaca College School of Music in Julyhttp://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120622095642836http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120622095642836

The Ithaca College Suzuki Institute will host a performance by “Zvonky-Praha”, an international prize-winning girls choir from the Czech Republic, on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7 p.m. at Ford Hall, Ithaca College.

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The Ithaca College Suzuki Institute will host a performance by “Zvonky-Praha”, an international prize-winning girls choir from the Czech Republic, on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7 p.m. at Ford Hall, Ithaca College.

ITHACA, NY — By taking second place in the Collegiate Orchestras category, the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeffery Meyer, is one of 24 American orchestras to be honored with a 2011–2012 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Award for Adventurous Programming. ASCAP and the League of American Orchestras present the awards annually to...

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ITHACA, NY — By taking second place in the Collegiate Orchestras category, the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeffery Meyer, is one of 24 American orchestras to be honored with a 2011–2012 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Award for Adventurous Programming. ASCAP and the League of American Orchestras present the awards annually to...

]]>Keith DavisSun, 03 Jun 2012 15:46:00 GMT18th Annual New Directions Cello Festival to be Held at IC June 8-10, 2012http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120601114638921http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120601114638921

The New Directions Cello Association and Festival Inc. (NDCA& F) is a 501c3 not for profit organization that has created a network for the growing field of alternative and non-classical cello. The goals of the NDCA&F are to encourage interaction among non-classical cellists, and to promote awareness among all cellists and the musically oriented public about the contributions that cellists are making in many styles of contemporary music. This encompasses those musical styles which are not commonly taught to cellists at music schools (jazz, blues, rock, folk, experimental, ethnic, etc.) especially those involving improvisation.

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The New Directions Cello Association and Festival Inc. (NDCA& F) is a 501c3 not for profit organization that has created a network for the growing field of alternative and non-classical cello. The goals of the NDCA&F are to encourage interaction among non-classical cellists, and to promote awareness among all cellists and the musically oriented public about the contributions that cellists are making in many styles of contemporary music. This encompasses those musical styles which are not commonly taught to cellists at music schools (jazz, blues, rock, folk, experimental, ethnic, etc.) especially those involving improvisation.

The Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame will induct four percussion artists as the eyes of the percussion world turn to Austin, Texas for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) from October 31-November 3, 2012. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring the four newest members, will be held Thursday, November 1, 2012 before the PASIC Thursday Evening Concert at the Austin Convention Center. The Class of 2012 features four important figures who have shaped the percussion world through their innovations, performances and scholarly work.

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The Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame will induct four percussion artists as the eyes of the percussion world turn to Austin, Texas for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) from October 31-November 3, 2012. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring the four newest members, will be held Thursday, November 1, 2012 before the PASIC Thursday Evening Concert at the Austin Convention Center. The Class of 2012 features four important figures who have shaped the percussion world through their innovations, performances and scholarly work.

]]>Molly O'Shea PolkTue, 15 May 2012 18:06:00 GMTAn Invitation to the Commencement Eve Concert!http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120515140653187http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120515140653187Students and their families are invited to the Commencement Eve Concert on Saturday, May 19, at 8:30 p.m. in Ben Light Gymnasium. Admission is free.

Directed by award-winning composer and Professor Dana Wilson, this year's theme is "Am I because we are?" and features performances by the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, Choir, Ragtime Marimba Band, Jazz Ensemble, and several soloists. The presentation features a unique “kaleidoscope” format that will give listeners nearly an hour of continuous, exciting music.

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Directed by award-winning composer and Professor Dana Wilson, this year's theme is "Am I because we are?" and features performances by the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, Choir, Ragtime Marimba Band, Jazz Ensemble, and several soloists. The presentation features a unique “kaleidoscope” format that will give listeners nearly an hour of continuous, exciting music.

]]>Christy AgneseThu, 10 May 2012 20:59:00 GMTJeffery Meyer, School of Music, and the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic Presents Troika International Festival 2012http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120510165926482http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120510165926482

Since 2002, Jeffery Meyer has been the Artistic Director of the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic in St. Petersburg, Russia one of St. Petersburg’s most innovative and progressive ensembles. He is also the Director of Orchestras at Ithaca College School of Music.

The Troika International Festival 2012, organized and executed by Meyer and sponsored by the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic, is the first of its kind in St. Petersburg. The event is presenting a four day collaborative journey with three of the world’s cultural tours de force, and bringing together musicians and composers from China, the United States and Russia.

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Since 2002, Jeffery Meyer has been the Artistic Director of the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic in St. Petersburg, Russia one of St. Petersburg’s most innovative and progressive ensembles. He is also the Director of Orchestras at Ithaca College School of Music.

The Troika International Festival 2012, organized and executed by Meyer and sponsored by the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic, is the first of its kind in St. Petersburg. The event is presenting a four day collaborative journey with three of the world’s cultural tours de force, and bringing together musicians and composers from China, the United States and Russia.

The Tuba/Euphonium studio will be holding a fundraiser concert on Wednesday, May 2nd in Ford Hall at 10:00 am. The performance will feature the Youngblood Brass Band Group, the South Hill Jazz Quartet, members of the Tuba/Euphonium Studio, and Ithacapella, Premium Blend, and IC Voicestream. The concert will be MC-ed by Junior Music Education Majors Riley Goodemote and Emily Dobmeier. It will be a great way to celebrate the life of Greg as well as the end of the school year. Community raffles, including gift cards to Purity Ice Cream and Hickey's Music store, will be sold (starting at $1) and donations of any amount will be collected during the concert.

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The Tuba/Euphonium studio will be holding a fundraiser concert on Wednesday, May 2nd in Ford Hall at 10:00 am. The performance will feature the Youngblood Brass Band Group, the South Hill Jazz Quartet, members of the Tuba/Euphonium Studio, and Ithacapella, Premium Blend, and IC Voicestream. The concert will be MC-ed by Junior Music Education Majors Riley Goodemote and Emily Dobmeier. It will be a great way to celebrate the life of Greg as well as the end of the school year. Community raffles, including gift cards to Purity Ice Cream and Hickey's Music store, will be sold (starting at $1) and donations of any amount will be collected during the concert.